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Despite the shutdown, the National Weather Service is putting out forecasts and helping local officials prepare for dangerous weather, even as employees worry about making ends meet at home.

Without a paycheck, many federal employees affected by the partial government shutdown have had to resort to emergency measures to support themselves and their families.

Team USA has announced that the daughter of the legendary rocker will be one of four members of the equestrian jumping team at the Tokyo Games. Jessica Springsteen is ranked 27th in the world.

Federal education officials questioned state leaders about teacher bonuses and holding back COVID-19 relief funds from school districts.

Political instability, the lasting effects of a devastating earthquake and a cholera epidemic, foreign political interventions and gang violence have all taken their toll on this nation.

Dr. Barbara Ferrer, LA County's public health director, describes a recent spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations among Black residents and also county efforts to improve vaccination rates.

Extreme anger and rage are common traits among perpetrators of most mass shootings. Researchers are studying how they might preemptively manage that anger. One idea is creation of anger helplines.

Even as climate change makes wildfires more frequent and intense, more people are moving to fire-prone areas. The fastest such growth is in the Southeast, where few consider wildfire much of a threat.

To close the vaccination gap among Latinos in Colorado, those conducting the outreach have gotten creative — such as offering shots at soccer games.

Even while many schools were closed, staff continued delivering meals to homebound students

NPR's Noel King talks to Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents Bush and Obama, about what's ahead as the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan is nearly complete.

Colby cheese does have deep roots in the state. But for some Wisconsinites, announcing one cheese as the state cheese is like picking which one of your kids is your favorite — you just can't.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Garry Pierre-Pierre, editor-in-chief of The Haitian Times, about how the country moves forward following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 to wrap up the series four games to one.

The classic song "Back That Thang Up" got a makeover for the pandemic era. In "Vax That Thang Up," Juvenile, Mannie Fresh and Mia X are telling more people to get vaccinated.

Officials have officially ended the search for survivors following last month's condo building collapse. It was a heart-wrenching decision for dozens of families whose loved ones remain missing.

The assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse on Wednesday has pitched the country into uncertainty. Haiti was already in crisis even before its president's assassination.

The Pacific Northwest continues to see record high temperatures. Many people in Portland and Seattle don't have air conditioning. Homeless people across the area are especially vulnerable in the heat.

The Pacific Northwest is being scorched. Trapped beneath a heat dome, the effects of extreme heat are being seen in dramatic detail.

The U.S. and its allies are starting to send about 1 billion doses to Latin America, Africa and Asia. Workers on the ground say there are still big obstacles to making sure vaccines don't go to waste.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory turns 50 in June, and Hook turns 30 in December. Both were shaped by the English lyricist and composer Leslie Bricusse, who remains vital and busy at age 90.

Publishers have new books coming that attempt to make sense of the chaotic Trump presidency, with journalists uncovering behind-the-scenes details and former staffers trying to explain their actions.

Director Janicza Bravo and co-writer Jeremy O. Harris talk to NPR's Mallory Yu about respecting the storytelling prowess of A'Ziah King while adapting her viral Twitter thread into a feature film.

About a block from the Surfside beachfront condominium tower that collapsed sits its sister building. It was erected a year later by the same company, using the same materials and a similar design.

The challenge of refrigerating COVID-19 vaccines is acute in sub-Saharan Africa, where only 28% of health care facilities have reliable power. One solution? A new kind of freezer powered by the sun.